sky plus and freeview pvr

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hi all
i have a sky dish on my house with no box ,if i was to purchase a second hand box would the system work without subscription, also would it record. . can i just get freeview channels or any extra ?

my second question is we are looking for a freeview box that records , it has to be very simple to use as it will be used by a 80 year old lady , i have a humax 9200 t and its a breeze but i cant run to one of those as a gift she uses a vcr at pres but its hard work . so if you have any suggestions on these i would be grateful

has2mow

 

[daveh75]

the sky+ would receive the free channels yes, but without subscription the record function doesn't work!

what's your budget for a pvr

 

[Anonymous]

we were thinking about 100 pounds tops ,did get one a while ago but you needed to be part of nasa to programe it they coulnt have made it more difficult if they had tried , humax doesnt do the smaller pvr im told any more many thanks

 

[daveh75]

i does seem to be the norm that the cheaper they are the more complicated they are to operate, cant think of any cheapish easy to operate pvr's off the top of my head tbh.

the other option may be to have a look on ebay, that's usually littered with pvr's. you should be able to get hold of the humax 9200t and maybe even the newer 9300t if your lucky within your budget

 

[Anonymous]

thanks daveh 75

with the sky box ill give it a miss only looking to replace worn out box upstairs cheaply, i have been looking at freesat as an upgrade on my 9200t will have to go and have a look many thanks